The Secluded Restaurant In Massachusetts With The Most Magical Surroundings

Here in Massachusetts, we're pretty spoiled when it comes to amazing dining options. However, there's nothing like discovering an amazing restaurant that's surrounded by natural beauty and isn't overrun by tourists.

The Ashfield Lakehouse calls itself a "restaurant, bar and pirate ship," which is your first hint that this waterfront gem is all about the good times. It's secluded, the food is awesome and the location is unbeatable. Read on to learn more.

The Ashfield Lakehouse is a beloved community gathering spot that doesn’t take itself too seriously, preferring lakeside summer cookouts and casual, tasty fare to stuffiness and high prices.

Obviously, the location is a huge part of why this restaurant is such a hidden gem.

Situated right on the shore of a stunning lake, this joint is surrounded by gorgeous views on three sides.

The restaurant is low-key and funky, with plenty of smiling locals and folks looking for a bite to eat before heading out on the water.

It's the kind of place you can take your family, but the live music on the weekends also makes it great for meeting up with friends.

There's a swimming area outside, so you can work up an appetite in the sunshine and then cool off indoors.

This place lets you make all the "bad" decisions you want (i.e. their sinfully good fries, chicken wings or patty melts), but there are plenty of options for vegetarians as well.

The salads and homemade dressings are phenomenal, and the veggie burger reuben gets rave reviews.

You have to try the insane Lakehouse nachos made with homemade zesty cheese sauce, pickled radish and jalapeño, tomatoes, red onion, scallions, cilantro and lime crema.

Get out to Ashfield the first chance you get to try out this local business

The Ashfield Lakehouse is located at 141 Buckland Rd, Ashfield. It’s open for lunch 11:30 a.m. - 4 p.m., and dinner 5 p.m. - 10 p.m. The restaurant is closed on Tuesdays. For another Massachusetts gem hiding in plain sight, check out this enchanting lavender farm.